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y Wade is the 2018 Christy Award Book of the Year winner and an ECPA bestselling author

y Powerful and deeply romantic new series follows the love stories of friends bound by extraordinary circumstances

y “Wade’s pleasing finale to the Bradford Sisters series . . . will delight readers.”—Publishers Weekly on Sweet on You

A mysterious letter alluding to a secret in her parents’ past brings Genevieve Woodward back to her Blue Ridge Mountains hometown,

but she’s also in need of a break from a high-profile career that has left her dangerously burned out and concealing a powerful secret of her own. When she wakes inside an unfamiliar cottage to find the confused owner staring down at her, she can no longer ignore the fact that she needs help.

Sam Turner has embraced his sorrow and his identity as an outsider. The solitary, disciplined life he lives on his historic farm is the life he’s chosen for himself. The last thing he wants is to rent his cottage to a woman as troubled as she is talkative. Yet, he can’t force himself to turn her away right when she needs him most.

As Genevieve researches her family’s history and her and Sam’s emo-tions deepen, they will have to let go of the façades and loneliness they’ve clung to and allow light to illuminate every hidden truth.

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Becky Wade

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Becky Wade is a bestselling author of heart-pounding and faith-filled contemporary romance novels and the winner of the 2018 Christy Award Book of the Year. She’s a native of California who married a Texan and now lives in Dallas with her husband and three children. To find out more about Becky and her books, visit www.beckywade.com.

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The lawyer continued, “If your daughter has a legal claim to the estate, that would also render her responsible in the eyes of the court—your daughter and the other heir.”

“Other heir?” Her adoptive father shook his head.

“The sister—Grace Bennett.”Lillian gasped audibly. Grace? Oh

sweet little Gracie. No, she had died too.

Father’s voice softened. “Forgive me, but you’re misinformed, Mr. Dorn. Lillian had a younger sister, but she died from tuberculosis.”

The man’s head tilted in surprise. “No, I don’t believe that’s correct.” More shuffling through papers.

Lillian held her breath. What was he saying? No, that was settled long ago.

Mr. Dorn held out a new paper, then pushed it across toward Lillian, explain-ing solemnly, “We have a record from the hospital where your parents were treated. They suspected Grace Bennett contracted tuberculosis, but there was never a death report. Which led me to check with various sanitariums where she might have been treated instead. And I found one where Miss Bennett was, in fact, registered.”

Lillian’s words were scarcely audible. “Gracie? My sister? She was so small at the time.”

Setting his pen on the table, he paused for Lillian to recover from the shock before proceeding gently. “I’m afraid we haven’t found her though. I’m so sorry. All I can tell you is that she didn’t die alongside your parents. She went to a sanitarium, but we don’t know where she went afterward.”


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Bestselling author Janette Oke is celebrated for her significant contribution to the Christian book industry. Her novels have sold more than 30 million copies, and she is the recipient of the ECPA President’s Award, the CBA Life Impact Award, the Gold Medallion, and the Christy Award. Janette and her husband, Edward, live in Alberta, Canada.Laurel Oke Logan, daughter of Edward and Janette Oke, is the author of Janette Oke: A Heart for the Prairie, as well as Dana’s Valley and the RetuRn to the Canadian West series, cowritten with her mom. Laurel and her husband have six children and live near Indianapolis, Indiana.

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As a young girl, Lillian Walsh lost both her parents and a younger sister. Now in her twenties, after enduring the death of her adoptive mother, Lillian must find her place in

the world. Just as her adoptive father is leaving for an extended trip to his native Wales, a lawyer appears at the door to inform Lillian that she has inherited a small estate from her birth parents—and that the sister she had long believed dead is likely alive.

When she discovers that her sister, Grace, is living in a city not far away, Lillian rushes to a reunion, fearful that the years of separation will make it hard to reconnect.

When the two sisters meet, Grace is not at all what Lillian expected to find. Though her circumstances have been difficult, Grace has big dreams. Can Lillian set aside her own plans to join her sister in an adventure that will surely change them both?

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y Janette Oke has teamed once again with her daughter, Laurel, to create this first of three novels

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y “This tender story will please fans of historical fiction.” —Publishers Weekly on Where Hope Prevails

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“Let’s make a deal,” Lucius said in a low voice. Too low for her mother to hear. “I won’t say another word about you going to my sister’s if you are awarded the scholarship. You can continue living here and attend school.”

Nora narrowed her eyes. “But if I don’t get it, you want me to go to Long Island, is that it?”

“Without complaint.”Nora looked around Lucius at her

mother, who watched them with fear-ful eyes, then back at her stepfather. Her heart thumped against her chest. Could she put it all on the line? “Okay. On one condition. When I graduate with my master’s, you turn the journal over to me.”

He gave a brittle laugh. “Why would I do that?”

“Because I love it, and you don’t.”Lucius studied her, his dark eyes par-

tially hidden beneath heavy lids. Nora clutched her hands into fists around her sketch pad. “I’ll think about it,” he said.

“I want your answer before grad-uation.” Nora stepped away from the window. “No more talk about me going to Long Island, and the journal will be mine once I receive my master’s.”

“If you get the scholarship, Nora. If you graduate with a master’s.” The look in his eyes told her he didn’t think she would. “And if I agree to your terms.”


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kimberly Duffy is a Long Island native currently living in Southwest Ohio. When she’s not homeschooling her four kids, she writes historical fiction that takes her readers back in time and across oceans. She loves trips that require a passport, recipe books, and practicing kissing scenes with her husband of 20 years. He doesn’t mind. You can find Kimberly at www.kimberlyduffy.com.

It’s 1885, and all Nora Shipley wants, now that she’s graduating from Cornell University as valedictorian of the entomology program, is to follow in her late father’s footsteps by

getting her master’s degree and taking over the scientific journal he started. The only way to uphold her father’s legacy is to win a scholarship, so she joins a research expedition in Kodaikanal, India, to prove herself in the field.

India isn’t what she expects, though, and neither is the rival classmate who accompanies her, Owen Epps. As her preconceptions of India—and of Owen—fall away, she finds both far more captivating than she expected. Forced by the expedition leader to stay at camp and illustrate exotic butterflies the men of the team find without her, Nora befriends Sita, a young Indian girl who has been dedicated to a goddess against her will.

In this spellbinding new land, Nora is soon faced with impossible choices—between saving Sita and saving her career, and between what she’s always thought she wanted and the man she’s come to love.

A Mosaic of WingsKimberly Duffy

y This stand-alone historical romance will appeal to fans of Elizabeth Camden and novels with bold, clever heroines

y Much of the story is set in India, where the author spent time as a missionary

y This promising new author is well connected among CBA fiction writers and is poised to launch a strong career

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y Booklist called Flights of Fancy, AmericAn Heiresses #1, a “delightful romance”

y Chicago in the 1880s provides an entertaining back-drop for Turano’s humorous romance between an heiress and a scientist

y “Another wonderfully entertaining page-turner of a novel by Jen Turano.”—Midwest Book Review on Flights of Fancy

When Miss Beatrix Waterbury’s Chicago-bound train ride is interrupted by a heist, Mr. Norman Nesbit, a man of science who believes his

research was the target of the heist, comes to her aid. Despite the fact that they immediately butt heads, they join forces to make a quick escape.

Upon her arrival in Chicago, Beatrix is surprised to discover her suppos-edly querulous Aunt Gladys shares her own suffragette passions. Encour-aged by Gladys to leave her sheltered world, Beatrix begins working as a salesclerk at the Marshall Field and Company department store. When she again encounters Norman on a shopping expedition, he is quickly swept up in the havoc she always seems to attract.

But when another attempt is made to part Norman from his research papers, and it becomes clear Beatrix’s safety is also at risk, they soon discover the curious way feelings can grow between two very different people in the midst of chaos.

Storing Up TroubleaMeRican heiResses #3 of 3

Jen Turano

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jen Turano, a USA Today best-selling author, has written four historical romance series. She is a member of ACFW and RWA and lives in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. Visit her website at www.jenturano.com.

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y “More Than Words Can Say is a lovely story that is a complete pleasure to read.”—All About Romance

y Her novels have won the HOLT Medallion and Carol Award for historical romance

y Readers will be captivated by Matthew Hanger’s team, who use the pain of the past to fuel their pursuit of justice

Haunted by the horrors of war, ex-cavalry officer Matthew Hanger leads a band of mercenaries known as Hanger’s Horsemen who have be-

come legends in 1890s Texas. They defend the innocent and obtain justice for the oppressed. But when a rustler’s bullet leaves one of them at death’s door, they’re the ones in need of saving.

Dr. Josephine Burkett is used to men taking one look at her skirts and discounting her medical skills. What she’s not used to is having a man change his mind in a heartbeat and offer to assist her in surgery. Matthew Hanger’s dedication to his friend during recovery earns Josephine’s respect, and when she hears of her brother’s abduction, he becomes her only hope for rescue.

Matt has stared down ruthless outlaws, betrayal, and injury, but when a bossy lady doctor crawls under his skin, his heart is tempted to surrender. And when she is caught in the crossfire, he may have to sacrifice every-thing—even his team—to save her.

At Love’s CommandhangeR’s hoRseMen #1 of 3

Karen Witemeyer

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Winner of the HOLT Medallion and the Carol Award and a finalist for the RITA and Christy Award, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer writes historical romance to give the world more happily-ever-afters. Karen makes her home in Abilene, Texas, with her hus-band and three children. Learn more about Karen and her books at www.karenwitemeyer.com.

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PRAISE FOR TRACIE PETERSON

“In this entertaining second entry in the BRookstone BRides inspirational historical romance series . . . [Chris] and Mary develop a romantic and spiritual bond, allowing for many of Peterson’s trademark sweet, deeply introspective moments of spiritual exploration.”—Publishers Weekly on Wherever You Go

“Mystery and suspense saturate the pages of this historical romance. Readers will relate to the authentic characters as themes of faith are woven throughout their story.” —RT Books Reviews on In Places Hidden

“Peterson launches the first volume in a new historical series that offers both an action-packed romantic adventure and a spiritual journey as the protagonists seek answers to their questions. Bound to attract fans of the author’s heaRt of the fRontieR series and readers desiring an uplifting, scripture- based novel.”—Library Journal on In Places Hidden

“Tracie Peterson is a strong writer of historical fiction and writes beautifully about Christian faith and ideas.” —FreshFiction

“Peterson writes compelling and accu-rate historical fiction with strong, likable characters.”—RT Book Reviews


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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tracie Peterson is the best-selling, award-winning author of more than 100 novels. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspira-tional romance and historical research. She and her family live in Montana. Learn more at www.traciepeterson.com.

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Faith Kenner is pursuing her dream to become a doctor at Willamette University’s medical college so she can use her gift for healing to help those in need, especially the native

populations forced onto reservations and then neglected. When she meets Andrew Gratton, a handsome riverboat captain who has been injured on his ship, she uses her skills to tend his wound, and a friendship grows between them. Andrew admires her strength and willingness to stand her ground, and Faith appreciates his intelligence and compassion. But Faith holds a secret that means their friendship can never become anything more, so she must bury her feelings for Andrew as best she can.

When her fellow students put together lectures to speak out against Oregon’s racist laws and policies, Faith is eager to participate. But some powerful men have other plans for their state, and soon Faith is caught in the middle of a plot to push the local Indian tribes to rebel. As she and Andrew fight for the rights of others, their love for each other grows. Can they trust that God has a way toward love for them, or will her secret stand in the way of their one chance for true happiness?

The Way of LoveWillaMette BRides #2 of 3

Tracie Peterson

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y Tracie’s novels inspire readers through characters who wres-tle with authentic faith dilem-mas and real historical events and situations

y Tracie’s books are guaranteed CBA bestsellers

y “A moving, action-packed story.”—Publishers Weekly on Wherever You Go

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y “An adventuresome, entertaining romance.”—Foreword Reviews on The Spice King

y Camden’s high-stakes plot reveals the inner workings of the White House and Secret Service in early-1900s Washington, DC

y “Another deftly penned novel . . . that engages the reader’s total attention and holds it from first page to last.”—Midwest Book Review on A Desperate Hope

Caroline Delacroix is at the pinnacle of Washington high society in her role as secretary to the first lady of the United States. But beneath the

façade of her beauty, glamorous wardrobe, and dazzling personality, she’s hiding a terrible secret. If she cannot untangle a web of foreign espionage, her brother will face execution for treason.

Nathaniel Trask is the newly appointed head of the president’s Secret Service team. He is immediately suspicious of Caroline despite his over-whelming attraction to her quick wit and undeniable charm. Desperate to keep the president protected, Nathaniel must battle to keep his focus fully on his job as the threat to the president rises.

Amid the glamorous pageantry of Gilded Age Washington, DC, Caroline and Nathaniel will face adventure, danger, and heartbreak in a race against time that will span the continent and the depth of human emotion.

A Gilded Lady hope and gloRy #2 of 3

Elizabeth Camden

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elizabeth Camden is best known for her historical novels set in Gilded Age America featuring clever heroines and richly layered story lines. Before she was a writer, she was an academic librarian at some of the largest and smallest libraries in America, but her favorite is the continually growing library in her own home. Her novels have won the RITA and Christy Award and have appeared on the CBA bestsellers list. She lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband, who graciously tolerates her intimidating stockpile of books. Learn more at www.elizabethcamden.com.

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y “Misty Beller is a new author well worth watching out for.”—Lauraine Snelling, author of the red river of tHe nortH series

y Beller has a strong brand of nonstop action, inspiring faith, and sweet romance in the 1800s mountains

y “I highly recommend Misty Beller to anyone looking for historical adventure and romance.”—Bestselling author Tracie Peterson

Young widow Joanna Watson is struggling to make a new home for her five-year-old son, Samuel, in the little mountain town of Settler’s Fort.

When she returns home from work to find Samuel and the woman watch-ing him missing, with no lawman in town, she enlists a man she prays has enough experience in this rugged country to help.

Isaac Bowen wants nothing more than a quiet, invisible life in these mountains, far away from the bad decisions of his past. But he has a strong suspicion of who’s behind the kidnapping, and if he’s right, he knows all too well the evil they’re chasing.

As they press on against the elements, Joanna fights to hold on to hope, while Isaac knows a reckoning is coming. They find encouragement in the tentative trust that grows between them, but whether it can withstand the danger and coming confrontation is far from certain in this wild, unpredict-able land.

Love’s Mountain QuestheaRts of Montana #2 of 3

Misty M. Beller

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USA Today bestselling author Misty M. Beller writes romantic mountain stories set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love. Her Southern roots run deep, and she lives in South Carolina with her husband and children. Learn more and see Misty’s other books at www.mistymbeller.com.

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y Intriguing 1862 Washington Arsenal setting will appeal to aficionados of Civil War history

y Miller is known for her ability to bring history alive and immerse readers in stories of America’s past

y “Miller is compelling as ever, both in audience appeal and the quality of her writing.”—Booklist on A Perfect Silhouette

Wanting to do her part in the war effort, Clara McBride goes to work in the cartridge room at the Washington Arsenal, the city’s main site

for production and storing of munitions. She’s given the opportunity to train new employees and forms a friendship with two of them. All seems to be going well, especially when one of the supervisors shows interest in her.

Lieutenant Joseph Brady is an injured army officer who, no longer able to lead troops into battle, has been assigned to a supervisory position at the Washington Arsenal. While Clara has caught his eye, he also makes it his mission to fight for increased measures to prevent explosions in the factory.

But when suspicions rise after multiple shipments of Washington Arsenal cartridges fail to fire and everyone is suspect for sabotage, can the spark of love between Joseph and Clara survive?

A Single SparkJudith Miller

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Judith Miller is an award- winning author whose avid research and love for history are reflected in her bestselling novels. Judith and her family make their home outside Kan-sas City, Kansas. Learn more at www.judithmccoymiller.com.

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y Two coworkers intent on pursuing their own dreams for their lives find their plans topsy-turvy when love interferes

y Delamere’s Victorian romances have won the Maggie Award and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly

Alice McNeil resolved at a young age to travel through life unen-cumbered by love or marriage, free to make her own decisions. A

seasoned telegrapher, she’s recently acquired a coveted position at an important trading firm, but when the company’s ambitious junior director returns to London, things begin to change in ways Alice could never have imagined.

For Douglas Shaw, years of hard work and ingenuity enabled him to escape a life of grinding poverty. He’s also determined to marry into high society—a step that will ensure he never returns to the conditions of his past.

He and Alice form a friendly relationship based on mutual respect, but anything deeper is not in their plans. However, when Alice accidentally raises the ire of a jealous and vindictive coworker who’s intent on ruining her life, Alice and Douglas are forced to confront what is truly important in their lives. Will their growing bond give them the courage to risk finding a better way?

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Jennifer Delamere

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Jennifer Delamere’s debut Victorian romance, An Heiress at Heart, was a 2013 RITA award finalist in the inspira-tional category. Her follow-up novel, A Lady Most Lovely, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly and the Maggie Award for Excel-lence from Georgia Romance Writers. Jennifer earned a BA in English from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She’s been an editor of nonfiction and educational materials for nearly two decades and lives in North Carolina with her husband. Visit her at www.jenniferdelamere.com.

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PRAISE FOR DANI PETTREY

The Cost of Betrayal with Dee Henderson and Lynette Eason“Christian readers looking for

fast-paced crime drama will enjoy this medley of novellas.” —Publishers Weekly

The Chesapeake Valor series Dead Drift

“Pettrey has crafted a spellbinding story including her famous plot twists that readers have come to expect.” —Christian Market

Blind Spot

“A cliffhanger for fans of the series.”—Booklist

Still Life

“Pettrey has a knack for keeping the reader one step behind the unfolding mystery, and the romance between Parker and Avery is a nice relief from the mounting danger that the case reveals.”—Publishers Weekly

Cold Shot

“Readers will stay on the edge of their seats.”—Booklist starred review

The alaskan Courage series Shattered

“Fans of Dee Henderson’s O’Malley family series will love Pettrey’s McKenna clan.”—USA Today

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“Dani Pettrey has delivered another incredibly compelling adventure in Alaska.”—Dee Henderson, New York Times bestselling author of Taken

Sabotaged

“The McKenna family saga comes to a roaring finale. . . . Pettrey keeps the pages turning with a wicked pace, snappy dialogue, and likable characters, while deftly handling deep emotional and spiritual struggles.”—Publishers Weekly


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When an accident claims the life of an oil-rig worker on the first drilling platform off the North Carolina coast, Coast Guard investigators Rissi Dawson and Mason

Rogers are sent to take the case. Tensions surrounding the oil rig are high and the death has everyone on edge. Environmental activists are threatening to do whatever it takes to stop the structure from being completed, while rumors are being whispered about ancient curses surrounding this part of the ocean.

Mounting evidence shows the death may not have been an accident at all. Was he killed by one of the activists or, perhaps more frighteningly, a member of his own crew? Rissi and Mason have to sort through not only a plethora of suspects, but also their own past and attraction to each other.

Just as the case seems like it’ll break open, worse news arrives. A tropical storm has turned their way and soon they’re cut off from any rescue—and right where the killer wants them. It’s a race to discover his identity before he eliminates the threat they pose.

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y Continues to be a top name in romantic suspense

y Pettrey is the winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award, the National Reader’s Choice Award for Inspirational Novel, and Christian Retailing’s Best Award

y “Pettrey kicks off her new series with an intense blend of suspense, love, and faith.” —Booklist on The Killing Tide

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y Whose Waves These Are was chosen as a Booklist Top 10 Romance Debut

y Heartbreak, romance, and redemption interweave in alternating story lines between early-1800s and present-day England

y “In her stellar debut, Dykes crafts a moving and quietly adventurous romance that is steeped in subtle beauty.” —Booklist starred review of Whose Waves These Are

Lucy Clairmont’s family treasured the magic of the past, and her childhood fascination with stories of the high seas led her to become a

marine archaeologist. But when tragedy strikes, it’s Dashel, an American forensic astronomer, and his knowledge of the stars that may help her unearth the truth behind the puzzle she’s discovered in her family home.

Two hundred years earlier, the seeds of love are sown between a boy and a girl who spend their days playing in a secret sea cave, while the privileged young son of the estate looks on, wishing to join. As the children grow and war leads to unthinkable heartbreak, a story of love, betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption unfolds, held secret by the passage of time.

As Lucy and Dash journey to a mysterious old estate on the East Sussex coast, their search leads them to a community of souls and a long-hidden tale that may hold the answers—and the healing—they so desperately seek.

Set the Stars AlightAmanda Dykes

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Amanda Dykes is a drinker of tea, dweller of redemption, and spinner of hope-filled tales who spends most days chasing won-der and words with her family. She’s a former English teacher and the author of Whose Waves These Are as well as of three novellas. Find her online at www.amandadykes.com.

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y “This excellent series launch will leave fans eager for the next entry.”—Publishers Weekly starred review of A Reluctant Bride

y Hedlund’s readership continues to grow as more and more fans find her riveting historical romance series

y Her historical romances have won both the Carol Award and the Christy Award

Unemployed mill worker Zoe Hart jumps at the opportunity to emigrate to British Columbia in 1863 to find a better life and be reunited with

her brother, who fled from home after being accused of a crime. Pastor to miners in the mountains, Abe Merivale discovers an aban-

doned baby during a routine visit to Victoria and joins efforts with Zoe, one of the newly arrived bride-ship women, to care for the infant. While there, he’s devastated by the news from his fiancée in England that she’s marrying another man.

With mounting pressure to find the baby a home, Zoe accepts a proposal from a miner of questionable character after he promises to help her locate her brother. Intent on protecting Zoe and frustrated by his failed engage-ment, Abe offers his own hand as groom. After a hasty wedding, they soon realize their marriage of convenience is not so convenient after all.

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Jody Hedlund

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jody Hedlund is the bestsell-ing author of over 20 historicals for both adults and teens and is the winner of numerous awards including the Christy Award, Carol Award, and Christian Book Award. She lives in central Michigan with her husband, five busy teens, and five spoiled cats. Visit her at www.jodyhedlund.com.

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JULY

PRAISE FOR TAMMY L. GRAY

“Unforgettable characters, nail-biting conflict, and off-the-charts chemistry!” —Nicole Deese, author of Before I Called You Mine, on Mercy’s Fight

“A pitch-perfect romance and beautifully crafted story of second chances with a sigh-worthy ending.” —Connilyn Cossette, author of the Cities of Refuge series, on My Hope Next Door

“This beautiful story of forgiveness and second chances will stay with you long after you turn the last page.” —Amy Matayo, bestselling author of the loVe in Chaos series, on My Hope Next Door

EXCERPT

I’m flirting with a man outside of a pastor’s office, and so blatantly that a teenage boy felt the need to excuse himself. This is a new measure of low, even for me.

There’s a glimmer in Cameron’s eyes that I don’t miss this time. Probably because I know it’s very likely plastered all over my face, too. The attraction is mutual but needs to stay stuffed down and buried under the huge oak tree in my aunt’s backyard.

Getting involved with anyone while in my current state of vulnerability is a bad idea. Getting involved with a guy who spends his time singing about a God who I doubt exists, well, that’s just reckless. And my days of leaping into the unknown are over.


AUGUST

Brand-New Contemporary Romance Series from an Award–Winning Author

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tammy L. Gray lives in the Dallas area with her family, and they love all things Texas, even the erratic weather patterns. Her nine modern and true-to-life contemporary romances include the 2017 RITA Award–winning My Hope Next Door and show her unending quest to write high-quality, culturally relevant stories with relatable and flawed characters. When not taxiing her three kids to various school and sporting events, Tammy can be spotted crunching numbers as the financial administrator at her home-town church. Writing has given her a platform to com-bine her passion with her ministry all while sharing the messy yet remarkable journey that is a faith-filled life. Find her online at www.tammylgray.com.

January Sanders grew up believing karma was more reliable than an imaginary higher power, but after suffering her worst heartbreak in 29 years, she’s open to just about any-

thing, including taking a temporary position at her aunt’s church. Keeping her lack of faith a secret, January is determined to use her photographic memory to help Grace Community’s overworked staff, all while scraping herself off rock bottom.

What she doesn’t count on is meeting the church’s handsome and charming guitarist, who not only is a strong believer, but has also dedicated his life to Christian music. It’s a match set for disaster, and yet January has no ability to stay away, even if it means pre-tending to have faith in a God she doesn’t believe in.

Only this time, keeping secrets isn’t as easy as she thought it would be. Especially when she’s constantly running into her aunt’s landscape architect, who seems to know everything about her past and present sins and makes no apologies about pushing her to deal with feelings she’d rather keep buried.

Torn between two worlds incapable of coexisting, can January find the healing that’s eluded her or will her resistance to the truth ruin any chance of happiness?

Love and a Little White Liestate of gRace

Tammy L. Gray

y Gray’s 2017 RITA Award win shows her novels have broad appeal across both CBA and mainstream markets

y Relevant characters and romance, an expert blend of wit and emotion, and a fresh voice make this a sure win in a growth category in fiction

y “Tammy L. Gray is a must- read author for me. Powerful storytelling and exquisite characterization mark her stories.”—Rel Mollet, host of Relz Reviewz and INSPY Awards advisory board member

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y Sleeman blends fast-paced suspense and gripping romance with a Pacific Northwest setting

y Her novels have won the Carol Award and RT Reviewers’ Choice Award for Suspense

y Sleeman hosts the popular Suspense Zone website and is a well-known name in inspirational romantic suspense

It’s the intel every agent fears—terrorists have been smuggled into the country, intent on unleashing the most deadly attack since 9/11. With

the threat imminent, FBI Agent Kiley Dawson and ICE Agent Evan Bowers are charged with taking down this terrorist cell. The only problem is Kiley blames Evan for the death of her former partner, and she can barely be in a room with him. But with millions of lives on the line, she has no choice.

If it wasn’t for a bad call Evan made, Kiley’s former partner would still be alive, and Evan has to live with that guilt for the rest of his life. When he starts falling for her, the agent’s death seems an impossible obstacle—but it’s also the last thing he needs to think about. As the terrorist plot targets Kiley’s family, the two are pushed to the breaking point in a race to save countless lives.

Minutes to DiehoMeland heRoes #2 of 3

Susan Sleeman

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Susan Sleeman is the bestselling author of more than 30 romantic suspense novels with more than 1 million books sold. She has won several awards including the ACFW Carol Award for Suspense for Fatal Mistake and the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for Thread of Suspicion. In addition to writing, Susan also hosts www.thesuspensezone.com. She has lived in nine states but now calls Portland, Oregon, home. To learn more about Susan, visit her website at www.susansleeman.com.

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y Gould consistently hits bestseller lists with her Amish romances

y Offers a glimpse into the life of the Amish during the Civil War along with a contemporary romance

y “Gould writes in a way that feels true to life.”—RT Book Reviews

When Savannah Mast’s fiancé dumps her a week before their wed-ding, she flees California for the safety of her Amish grandmother’s

farm near Nappanee, Indiana. She’s not planning on staying long but becomes unexpectedly entangled in the search for a missing Amish girl. She can’t leave—especially not when her childhood friend Tommy Yoder is implicated as a suspect.

When Savannah accompanies her grandmother to Plain Patterns, a nearby quilt shop, the owner and local historian, Jane Berger, relates a tale about another woman’s disappearance back in the 1800s that has curious echoes to today.

Inspired by the story, Savannah does all she can to find the Amish girl and clear Tommy’s name. But when her former fiancé shows up, beg-ging her to return to California and marry him after all, she must choose between accepting the security of what he has to offer or continuing the complicated legacy of her family’s faith.

Piecing It All Togetherplain patteRns #1 of 3

Leslie Gould

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Leslie Gould is the coauthor, with Mindy Starns Clark, of the #1 bestselling The Amish Mid-wife and The Amish Nanny. She is also the author of numerous novels including two Lancaster Amish series. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Portland State University and has taught fiction writing at Multnomah University as an adjunct professor. She resides with her husband and four children in Portland, Oregon. Visit her online at www.lesliegould.com.

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PRAISE FOR JULIE KLASSEN

“Three-time Christy Award– winner Klassen launches a heart- warming new series set in the Regency era that delivers everything fans of gentle historical-romance novels could ever want, including a beautifully realized English village setting, a memorable cast of char-acters, and charming hints of love for more than one of the residents of Ivy Hill.” —Booklist on The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill

“With her signature insight into the human heart, Klassen draws read-ers into the deceptively quiet English countryside of Austen’s day. . . . Readers will rejoice that this is only the beginning of her new tales fRom iVy hill series.”—Publishers Weekly on The Innkeeper of Ivy Hill

“Fans are reunited with beloved characters who are sweet, kind and caring. . . . Klassen does a great amount of research for her books and gives a realistic glimpse of life in the early 1800s in England.”—RT Book Reviews on The Ladies of Ivy Cottage

“Klassen has written a fitting conclusion to her series. . . . Readers will appreciate the nod to Jane Austen, as well as the depth of the historical details, as they return to Ivy Hill.” —Christian Library Journal on The Bride of Ivy Green

“Christy Award–winning Klassen draws on Jane Austen’s impeccably crafted novels in her latest richly nuanced and superbly written inspirational Regency romance.”—Booklist starred review of The Painter’s Daughter


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Julie Klassen loves all things Jane—Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. A graduate of the Uni-versity of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for 16 years and now writes full-time. Her novels have sold over 1 million copies, and three of her books, The Silent Governess, The Girl in the Gatehouse, and The Maid of Fairbourne Hall, have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. The Secret of Pembrooke Park was honored with the Minnesota Book Award for Genre Fiction. Julie has also won the Midwest Book Award and a Christian Retailing’s Best Award, and has been a finalist in the Romance Writers of America’s RITA Awards and ACFW’s Carol Awards. Julie and her husband have two sons and live in a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota. For more information, visit www.julieklassen.com.

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Richard Brockwell, the younger son of Ivy Hill’s most prominent family, hasn’t been home for Christmas in years. He prefers to live in the London townhouse, far away from Brock-

well Court, the old family secret that haunts him, and the shadows of his past mistakes. But then his mother threatens to stop funding his carefree life—unless he comes home for Christmas. Out of options, he sets out for Ivy Hill, planning to be back on a coach bound for London and his unencumbered bachelor life as soon as the festivities are over.

But Christmas in the country presents unforeseen surprises, including encounters with an orphaned apprentice, the first love he disappointed years ago, and Arabella Awdry, a young lady who is far more appealing than he recalled . . . and determined to have nothing to do with him.

Will Christmastime in Ivy Hill, with its village charm, kissing boughs, joyous songs, and divine hope, work its magic in his heart . . . and hers as well?

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y Klassen’s novels have sold over 1 million copies and estab-lished her as the top name in inspirational Regency fiction

y This tale of a prodigal’s return to the beloved village of Ivy Hill will please both new read-ers and longtime fans with its festive charm and romance

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y “RITA Award–winning Hunter gracefully fashions a qui-etly compelling story that deftly explores love, compas-sion, family, and forgiveness within the context of an impeccably rendered Regency setting.”—Booklist on A Return of Devotion

y Hunter’s new series focuses on Regency high society in the fascinating world of horse racing in 1817 England

y “A Defense of Honor is peopled with charming charac-ters and contains delightful prose.”—All About Ro-mance

For Hudson, the newly titled Viscount Stildon, moving to England from India where he was born and raised was already an arduous enough

endeavor. When he learns the fate of the racing empire he inherited along with his title depends upon him getting in the good graces of another stable owner, he’s even more at a loss.

The stable at the neighboring estate has been Miss Bianca Snowley’s refuge for years, and when a strange man appears to be stealing the horses, she jumps to their protection without a second thought. Upon learning Hudson is actually the new owner, she can’t help but be intrigued by the area’s newest eligible bachelor.

Any thought of romance is quickly set aside, however, when Hudson proposes they work together to secure suitable spouses for each other. As their friendship grows, Hudson and Bianca begin to reconsider what they truly want in life. But will societal expectations and the weight of their responsibilities keep them from pursuing their true desires?

Vying for the ViscountheaRts on the heath

Kristi Ann Hunter

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Kristi Ann Hunter is the author of the haWthoRne house and haVen manoR series and a 2016 RITA Award winner and Christy Award finalist. Kristi graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in computer science but always knew she wanted to write. She lives with her husband and three children in Georgia. Find her online at www.kristiannhunter.com.

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